Off-Park Ranger

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Zusammenfassung

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism seeks an off-park ranger to assist with the operation, maintenance, and development of a brand-new state park. You will work with agency stakeholders and engage the public to educate on park initiatives and progress development.

The role includes administrative tasks, retail and facilities oversight, public interpretation, and enforcing park rules, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and community engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of bookkeeping, merchandising and applicable sales principles and practices.
• Knowledge of terminology and research practices.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and organizational functions.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to train other employees.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting policies.

Aufgaben

• Assist with administrative activities including revenues, reports and payments.
• Oversee operational activities such as retail sales, day use areas, camping and accommodations.
• Provide office support including callers, correspondence, and records retrieval.
• Perform maintenance and repair on buildings and grounds.
• Interpret park resources to visitors.
• Support public relations and education activities and enforce park rules.
• Promote teamwork and participate in agency teams.

Kenntnisse

Bookkeeping

Merchandising

Sales principles

Research terminology

Laws and regulations

Motor vehicle operation

Planning & organizing

Verbal and written communication

Training others

Public interaction

Judgement & discretion

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Park Management or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Responsibilities

May Forest State Park is located on James Island at the end of Fort Johnson Road. The 23 acres, once owned by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, is rich with history dating back to the Archaic Period. The property includes a canopy of live oaks, native plants and exotic vegetation. By far, the stand-out feature of May Forest is the stunning view of the Charleston Harbor, where visitors can see a beautiful perspective of Charleston. One can point out the famous Battery, the Cooper River Bridge, the Yorktown and all the way to Sullivan’s Island. Visitors can enjoy the serenity of this majestic property, take in the breathtaking scenery, picnic on the bluff, enjoy the screened gazebo or relax in a swing. Guests can also view a wide variety of wildlife, from catching a glimpse of dolphins playing in the harbor, coastal birds, raccoons and squirrels to name only a few.

Job Purpose And Duties

The purpose of this position is to assists with the overall operation, maintenance, and the development process of a brand-new state park. The off-park ranger performs diversified duties as governed by general instruction, policies and standard operating procedures of the department. This position will work closely with agency stakeholders and perform public speaking engagements that help educate the community on May Forest State Park initiatives and progress development.

• Assists with the administrative activities to include, but not limited to, receiving and documenting revenues, preparing reports and making payments in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assists with the operational activities to include supervising specific areas such as retail sales, day use areas, camping, cabins and other overnight accommodations or special use facilities.
• Provides a variety of office functions related to callers, correspondence, document file and retrieval system, etc.
• Performs maintenance and repair activities on buildings and grounds.
• Interprets the cultural and natural resources of the State Park Service to park visitors.
• Improve public relation activities, educational and recreational activities as required. Enforces Park rules, regulations and policies within his/her authority.
• Practice and promote teamwork within the work unit/office, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Associates degree in Park Management or related field with (1) year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain, crawling and working at heights. Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents and other material used in maintaining park facilities and grounds.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, merchandising and applicable sales principles and practices. Knowledge of applicable terminology and research practices. Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and organizational functions. Skill in the operation of a motor vehicle. Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to train other employees. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public. Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Additional Comments

Actual Job Location: May Forest State Park

Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan options, and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies

Insurance Benefits

• health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• dental
• vision
• term life insurancelong term disability
• flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• defined benefit
• defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

Workplace Benefits

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.